Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781590282755
Author: John Zelle
Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates
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Chapter 11, Problem 1TF
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Median is not considered as the average of a set of data.

Therefore, the given statement is “False”.

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Median:

  • In a sorted list of values, the median of the value will be the middle number.
  • In order to find the median, the set should be sorted either in ascending or descending order.
  • If there are odd amount of values, then the median value will be the middle number.
  • If there are even amount of values, then the median value will be the sum of two middle numbers divided by 2.

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